XL H1 Firmware Upgrade Details

Vence Vida · October 19th, 2007, 09:07 AM

One last question:
I have gotten my hands on an SD firmware update card from another H1 owner, but he no longer has the instructions on how to install the update. Can anyone tell me how to use the card?

Thanks,

Vence

Mike Teutsch · October 21st, 2007, 10:29 AM

Hey guys and gals, how about helping Vence out here? Got the instructions for installing the update?

Mike

Dan Keaton · October 21st, 2007, 11:33 AM

Dear Vence,

I did not have these instructions with me when you originally posted your request, so sorry for the delay.

To update the XL H1's Firmware:

1. Connect the power adapter to the XL H1.

2. Turn the power dial to VCR/Play.

3. Set the Tape/Card switch to Card.

4. Insert the SD Card that has the firmware update.
It should say XLH1, Version 1.0.3.#.

5. Press the Menu Button, select System, Select Firmware.

6. An update message will be displayed, select OK.

7. The following message will be displayed:

Updating Firmware
Do not turn the power off.

8. During the update, the CARD access indicator will blink, the update should take about four minutes.

9. When the update process is complete, the unit will power off and power on automatically, and the new firmware version, 1.0.3.#, will be displayed for a few seconds.

10. Remove the SD Card.

11. Power off the camera and remove the power adapter.

12. Re-attach the power adapter and power on the unit in CARD Play mode.

13. Press the MENU button, select SYSTEM, the Firmware 1.0.3.# should be displayed.

Firmware 1.0.3.0 = Firmware updated to correct time code problem.

Firmware 1.0.3.1. Both 60i/50i switches are turned on and the time code error is fixed.

Mike Teutsch · October 21st, 2007, 01:06 PM

Thanks so much Dan. Don't know what I did with mine. :(

Got em now though! :)

Mike

Vence Vida · October 21st, 2007, 07:49 PM

Dan - Thank you very much for the instructions.

And thank you also for the assistance, Mike. Very much appreciated.

I'm on the road right now, checking this from a hotel, but I will run the update when I'm back later this week.

Dan Keaton · October 26th, 2007, 07:17 PM

Dear Vence,

I sent you a private email.

Jonas Nystrom · December 15th, 2007, 09:14 PM

Does anyone know if there is any new "flip" possibilities in the later firmware updates (my camera is at service, so I can't check)?

Harry Bromley-Davenport · December 17th, 2007, 03:31 AM

No.

Harry.

Jonas Nystrom · December 17th, 2007, 03:45 AM

"no" - okay, still not any possible at all to flip image..?

Harry Bromley-Davenport · December 17th, 2007, 03:52 AM

Not possible.

H.

Jonas Nystrom · December 17th, 2007, 04:00 AM

Not good.

J.

Russell Kolter · March 24th, 2008, 03:29 PM

Hey, I just got my H1 back from the shop, and on the repair notes it says "updated firmware to 1.0.6.0"

Anyone know any info on this yet? Still won't have my eyepiece and lens for another week, so haven't done any testing.

Marty Hudzik · March 28th, 2008, 01:26 PM

Does anyone have any info on firmware 1.0.6 that Russell mentioned? Maybe it adds support to write HDV files directly to the SD card! Ok.....seriously....what does it add/fix? Probably fixes obscure under the hood glitches....but it would be nice to know. Maybe it supports a new HD qulaity viewfinder! I can dream right?

Barry Gregg · March 28th, 2008, 05:08 PM

Maybe it adds a hard drive recorder and a 35mm sensor. Maybe not. It would be nice to know what it does do.

I got to play with the Red last weekend. It's gonna be great when they get all the bugs kilt.

Igor Russkih · April 3rd, 2008, 06:58 AM

Hello all.

Does someone still have this firmware update on a SD card? If so, could you send its content (the files or, better, card's full image) to irusskih@gmail.com?

Thanks in advance!

October 19th, 2007, 09:07 AM	#91
Vence Vida Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 218	One last question: I have gotten my hands on an SD firmware update card from another H1 owner, but he no longer has the instructions on how to install the update. Can anyone tell me how to use the card? Thanks, Vence __________________ Sony PMW-EX1R, Canon XL H1, XHG1, Panasonic GH2, Mac Pro 3.2 Quad running FCPS 3, FCPX, & Adobe Creative Cloud CC www.creativejuicesvideo.com

October 21st, 2007, 10:29 AM	#92
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Help! Hey guys and gals, how about helping Vence out here? Got the instructions for installing the update? Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

October 21st, 2007, 11:33 AM	#93
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Vence, I did not have these instructions with me when you originally posted your request, so sorry for the delay. To update the XL H1's Firmware: 1. Connect the power adapter to the XL H1. 2. Turn the power dial to VCR/Play. 3. Set the Tape/Card switch to Card. 4. Insert the SD Card that has the firmware update. It should say XLH1, Version 1.0.3.#. 5. Press the Menu Button, select System, Select Firmware. 6. An update message will be displayed, select OK. 7. The following message will be displayed: Updating Firmware Do not turn the power off. 8. During the update, the CARD access indicator will blink, the update should take about four minutes. 9. When the update process is complete, the unit will power off and power on automatically, and the new firmware version, 1.0.3.#, will be displayed for a few seconds. 10. Remove the SD Card. 11. Power off the camera and remove the power adapter. 12. Re-attach the power adapter and power on the unit in CARD Play mode. 13. Press the MENU button, select SYSTEM, the Firmware 1.0.3.# should be displayed. Firmware 1.0.3.0 = Firmware updated to correct time code problem. Firmware 1.0.3.1. Both 60i/50i switches are turned on and the time code error is fixed. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

October 21st, 2007, 01:06 PM	#94
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Thanks so much Dan. Don't know what I did with mine. :( Got em now though! :) Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

October 21st, 2007, 07:49 PM	#95
Vence Vida Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 218	Dan - Thank you very much for the instructions. And thank you also for the assistance, Mike. Very much appreciated. I'm on the road right now, checking this from a hotel, but I will run the update when I'm back later this week. __________________ Sony PMW-EX1R, Canon XL H1, XHG1, Panasonic GH2, Mac Pro 3.2 Quad running FCPS 3, FCPX, & Adobe Creative Cloud CC www.creativejuicesvideo.com

October 26th, 2007, 07:17 PM	#96
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Dear Vence, I sent you a private email. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

December 15th, 2007, 09:14 PM	#97
Jonas Nystrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 306	Flip and flop Does anyone know if there is any new "flip" possibilities in the later firmware updates (my camera is at service, so I can't check)? __________________ Jonas Nyström, DoP :: HOT SHOT® SWEDEN :: www.hotshot.nu :: RED #1567, RED 18-50mm T3 :: XL A1, Letus Extreme :: XL H1, 20X & 6X lens (for sale) :: www.vimeo.com/nystrom

December 17th, 2007, 03:31 AM	#98
Harry Bromley-Davenport Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: LA CA Posts: 317	No. Harry.

December 17th, 2007, 03:45 AM	#99
Jonas Nystrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 306	"no" - okay, still not any possible at all to flip image..? __________________ Jonas Nyström, DoP :: HOT SHOT® SWEDEN :: www.hotshot.nu :: RED #1567, RED 18-50mm T3 :: XL A1, Letus Extreme :: XL H1, 20X & 6X lens (for sale) :: www.vimeo.com/nystrom

December 17th, 2007, 03:52 AM	#100
Harry Bromley-Davenport Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: LA CA Posts: 317	Not possible. H.

December 17th, 2007, 04:00 AM	#101
Jonas Nystrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 306	Not good. J. __________________ Jonas Nyström, DoP :: HOT SHOT® SWEDEN :: www.hotshot.nu :: RED #1567, RED 18-50mm T3 :: XL A1, Letus Extreme :: XL H1, 20X & 6X lens (for sale) :: www.vimeo.com/nystrom

March 24th, 2008, 03:29 PM	#102
Russell Kolter Tourist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 2	New firmware update? Hey, I just got my H1 back from the shop, and on the repair notes it says "updated firmware to 1.0.6.0" Anyone know any info on this yet? Still won't have my eyepiece and lens for another week, so haven't done any testing.

March 28th, 2008, 01:26 PM	#103
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	Does anyone have any info on firmware 1.0.6 that Russell mentioned? Maybe it adds support to write HDV files directly to the SD card! Ok.....seriously....what does it add/fix? Probably fixes obscure under the hood glitches....but it would be nice to know. Maybe it supports a new HD qulaity viewfinder! I can dream right?

March 28th, 2008, 05:08 PM	#104
Barry Gregg Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 104	Maybe it adds a hard drive recorder and a 35mm sensor. Maybe not. It would be nice to know what it does do. I got to play with the Red last weekend. It's gonna be great when they get all the bugs kilt. __________________ Walk in the light. www.barrygregg.us

April 3rd, 2008, 06:58 AM	#105
Igor Russkih Tourist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Russia, NN Posts: 1	Hello all. Does someone still have this firmware update on a SD card? If so, could you send its content (the files or, better, card's full image) to irusskih@gmail.com? Thanks in advance!